Eleanor Elliott

b. circa 1628

Parents:

Father: William Elliott b. c 1587, d. 1654
Mother: Alice Cheseman d. 1667
Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020

Family:

Thomas Vigor

Citations

  1. [S875] Will of John Elliott of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 13 Aug 1632, proved in the Prerogative of Canterbury, 16 Oct 1632. (TNA:PROB 11/162/417).
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

William Elliott

b. 3 December 1637

Parents:

Father: William Elliott b. c 1587, d. 1654
Mother: Alice Cheseman d. 1667
Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Vigor

Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020

Family:

Eleanor Elliott b. c 1628

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Susan Cliffen

Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020

Family:

Alexander Elliott b. 11 Aug 1619

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Mary Russell

d. 1696
Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020

Family:

John Elliott b. 4 Aug 1622, d. 1702

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Elliott

b. circa 1615

Parents:

Father: John Elliott b. c 1590, d. b 27 Oct 1639
Last Edited: 29 Apr 2020
  • Birth*: John Elliott was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
  • He was the son of John Elliott.
  • (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 11 June 1639; Only mentioned in the Rotherfield court records. Actual will does not survive.
  • Anecdote: Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 12 Oct 1639
    [This appears to John Elliott's father, probably near death, transferring all his properties to his son John Elliott to be held in trust, and to later be dealt with according to his father’s last will and testament after his death.]
    They present that John Elliott out of court since last court viz June 11 last past & ??? by acceptance of Walter Lusted, bedell & in presence of Wm Allen & Thos Weston, two customary tenants, a messuage with buildings & gardens belonging [ … long list of properties including Jackhodges…] To use of the said John Elliott for the term of his natural life & after his decease to use of the last will & testament of the said John … for such uses & interests & such ways & forms as the said John in his last testament & will shall inso??? him & declare & for default of such will or limitations then to the use of the right heirs of the said John Elliott for ever. Comes the said John Elliott & prays etc. Fine 40/-.
  • Anecdote*: Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 27 Oct 1639
    [John Elliott, the father, has now died and his son John inherits, including the property Jackhodges.]
    The homage present that John Elliott gent. who held to him & his heirs various lands & tenements of assart afterwards mentioned died so seised after whose death there falls to the lord for heriot an ox worth £6 which is delivered to the lady’s store and that John Elliott is his eldest son & next heir to the premises & of full age.
    Comes John Elliott the son & prays admittance to two pieces of land called Newe Reede & Oulde Reede containg 8 by estimation 7 ½ acres held by the rent of 22 ½ d lying next Anthony’s Reede & to a cottage & 2 crofts called Anthony’s Reede (except two acres there formerly sold to Nicholas Millington & to a croft called Shepecotes, land called Rookes Innain [Innam?] alias Hothcroft containing in all by estimation 10 & 9 acres with appurtenances held by rent of 4/9 of which the said J.E. senr died seised which the lady, etc
    Comes John Elliott & prays admittance to a piece of assart land of Crowburrowe [Crowborough] called Whitefield containing 5 acres in Rotherfield lying with the highway leading from Brookesharne [Thornbrooke] to Crowburrowe on the East & the land of the said John on S.W. & N. of which the said J.E. senr died seised which the lady etc.
    Comes J.E. & prays admittance to all those parcels of land called Jackhodges containing by estimation 30 acres. Also to two similar parcels called le nyne acres & le tenne acres containing by estimation 20 acres in Rotherfield of which J.E. senr died seised which the lady, etc.
    [ …….. .and there is more]

Nicholas Barham

b. circa 1585, d. 1652
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022

Family:

Mary Hollands d. 1673

Child:

Ann Barham+ b. 5 Jan 1618/19, d. 1700

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S888] Will of Nicholas Barham of Wadhurst, Sussex, England, made 14 Nov 1652, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 21 May 1653. (TNA: PROB 11/230/148).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Hollands

d. 1673
Last Edited: 2 May 2020

Family:

Nicholas Barham b. c 1585, d. 1652

Child:

Ann Barham+ b. 5 Jan 1618/19, d. 1700

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Richard Ashdown

d. 1713
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
  • Will*: Richard Ashdown left a will made on 22 March 1711 at Winchelsea, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Richard Ashdowne, Jurat of Winchelsea, 1713
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/48/302)
    Made: 22 March 1711
    Proved: 27 June 1713
    Familysearch: Film: 1885993; image: 449
    In the Name of God Amen I Richard Ashdowne of the antient Towne and Porte of Winchelsea in the County of Sussex Juratt being sick and weake of body but of sound and disposing mind and memory (praise be given to Almighty God for the same) do constitute and appoint this my Last will and Testament in manner and forme following (that is to say) Imprimis I commend my soul into the Hands of Almighty God my creator hoping for remission of my sins and eternal Salvation in and through the alone merits and mediation of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and my body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried according to the discretion of my Executrix herein after named and as to such worldly estate and goods which God of his mercy hath been pleased to bestow upon me I give and dispose there of as followeth
    Item I give and bequeath unto Mary Padiham wife of James Padiham of Winchelsea aforesaid the summe of Two pounds of good and Lawful money of Great Brittaine to be paid her by my Executrix herein after named within six months next after my decease
    Item I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Hooke Sister to the said Mary Padiham the like summe of Two pounds to be paid to her by my Executrix herein after named within six months next after my decease
    Item I give and bequeath unto Dorothy Goodgroome of Tenterden in the County of Kent the like summe of Two pounds to be paid unto her by my Executrix herein after named within six months next after my decease
    Item All the rest and residue of my Estate I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Ashdowne and to her heirs forever
    Lastly I do constitute and appoint my Loving wife Elizabeth Ashdowne to be Sole Executrix of this my Last will and Testament hereby revoking all other wills by me formerly made In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale this Twenty Second day of March in the eleventh Year of the Reigne of our sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of great Brittain France and Ireland Queen Defender of the faith yr: Annoe Domini 1711
    The marke of Richard X Ashdowne
    Signed Sealed Published and declared to be my Last will and Testament in the presence of
    Thos. Thomson
    Thomas Seer
    John Prosper

    27th day June 1713
    Elizabeth Ashdowne etc. [in Latin]
    Ja: Cranston, Sur.
    (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 25 March 2020.)
  • Death*: Richard Ashdown died in 1713 at Winchelsea, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: Richard Ashdown was buried on 26 May 1713 at St Thomas the Apostle, Winchelsea, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 27 June 1713 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Inventory: £112 17s 4d.

Citations

  1. [S884] Will of John Ashdown of Winchelsea, Sussex, England, made 22 Mar 1711, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 27 Jun 1713. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/48/302).

Thomas Ashdown

d. April 1608
Last Edited: 6 May 2023
  • Death*: Thomas Ashdown died in April 1608 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Admon: Administration of Thomas Ashdown was granted on 16 April 1608 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England: £21 19s 1d.1
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Ashdowne, Retherfielde
    The same day
    Which day Mr William Inians Clerk Master of Arts Surrogate etc. committed the administration of the goods etc. of
    Thomas Ashdowne formerly of Retherfield deceased to Abraham Ashdowne natural and legitimate uncle and closest relative of the said deceased well and faithfully to administer etc to the sum etc Sworn The said Abraham of Frant glover and Richard Ashdowne of Retherfield aforesaid glover bound [in the sum of] £15
    The inventory exhibited extended to the sum of £21 19s 1d
    Note: Ob probably stands for obulus (halfpenny), though no number is given.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 9th October 2020)
    [Note: ESRO catalogue gives date for grant of administration as 16 Apr 1608].
  • Burial*: Thomas Ashdown was buried on 21 April 1608 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.

Citations

  1. [S885] Letters of administration of the estate of Thomas Ashdown of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, granted by the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 16 Apr 1608 (ESRO: PBT 1/3/3/121B).

Herbert Henry Walker

b. 12 September 1891, d. 25 July 1958
Last Edited: 11 May 2020

Family:

Elizabeth Emily Morris b. 11 Jan 1892, d. 17 Dec 1963

Child:

Morris Edward Henry Walker+ b. 26 Nov 1919, d. 22 Jul 2004

Morris Edward Henry Walker

b. 26 November 1919, d. 22 July 2004

Parents:

Father: Herbert Henry Walker b. 12 Sep 1891, d. 25 Jul 1958
Mother: Elizabeth Emily Morris b. 11 Jan 1892, d. 17 Dec 1963
Last Edited: 11 May 2020

Family:

Joan Chettle b. 18 Jun 1923, d. 26 Sep 2006

Child:

Stephen Hedley Walker b. 24 Jan 1949, d. 24 Nov 2013

Joan Chettle

b. 18 June 1923, d. 26 September 2006
Last Edited: 11 May 2020

Family:

Morris Edward Henry Walker b. 26 Nov 1919, d. 22 Jul 2004

Child:

Stephen Hedley Walker b. 24 Jan 1949, d. 24 Nov 2013

Stephen Hedley Walker

b. 24 January 1949, d. 24 November 2013

Parents:

Father: Morris Edward Henry Walker b. 26 Nov 1919, d. 22 Jul 2004
Mother: Joan Chettle b. 18 Jun 1923, d. 26 Sep 2006
Last Edited: 11 May 2020

George Boniface

b. 8 August 1779, d. 1863

Parents:

Last Edited: 27 May 2020

Family:

Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869

Children:

William Boniface b. 7 Nov 1802
Ann Boniface b. 22 May 1804
George Boniface b. 2 Mar 1806
Thomas Boniface b. 6 Apr 1807
Sarah Boniface b. 16 Jul 1809
James Boniface b. 4 Aug 1811
Edward Boniface b. 29 Aug 1813
Lucy Boniface b. 26 Nov 1815
Elizabeth Boniface b. 11 Jul 1819
Harriet Boniface b. 30 Dec 1821
Hannah Boniface b. 22 Feb 1824

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S67] 1841 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1114; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Eastbourne; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 34; Page: 13; Line: 12; GSU roll: 464161."
  4. [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1637; Folio: 176; Page: 17; GSU roll: 193540."
  5. [S68] 1861 Census for England, "Class: RG 9; Piece: 567; Folio: 148; Page: 37; GSU roll: 542663."
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Lucy Verrall

b. 1 November 1780, d. 5 November 1869

Parents:

Father: William Verrall b. c 1755
Mother: Ann Fowler b. c 1755
Last Edited: 27 May 2020
  • Birth*: Lucy Verrall was born on 1 November 1780 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • She was the daughter of William Verrall and Ann Fowler.
  • Baptism: Lucy Verrall was baptized on 12 December 1780 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Anecdote: There are three possibilities for the baptism of Lucy Verrall in Eastbourne:
    18 Oct 1778 daughter of Samuel and Mary. (This Lucy is considered to have married Michael Godden in 1795 at Eastbourne.)
    08 Aug 1779 daughter of Thomas and Sarah. (This Lucy is considered to have married William Dyer in 1798 at Eastbourne.)
    10 Dec 1780 daughter of William and Ann.
    There is also a fourth possibility in nearby Willingdon: 01 Aug 1779 daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Verrall (nee Batcheller). (However, this Lucy is considered to have married married Richard Duly at Willingdon in 1800.)
    There is a memorial card with an obituary for Lucy Boniface nee Verrall giving her date of birth as 1 November 1778. I believe that it is reasonable to suggest that this is wrong and should be 1 November 1780 and that her baptism was on 10 Dec 1780 daughter of William & Ann Verrall. The evidence being:
    1. Lucy named her first two children William and Ann. There are no William's on her husband's side of the family so this is a good indication of her father's name.
    2. If Lucy's birth was 1 Nov 1780 instead of 1 Nov 1778 then her baptism on 10th Dec 1780 would be just over one month after her birth, a very typical occurrence. My thinking is that her survivors got the year of her birth wrong (often seen with burial records) but not her birth day (which would be remembered).
    For this reason, and because there are reasons for eliminating the others by identifying their marriages (see their individual pages), I have concluded that William & Ann Verrall are her parents.
  • Married Name: As of 4 July 1802, her married name was Boniface.
  • Marriage*: Lucy Verrall married George Boniface, son of Thomas Boniface and Elizabeth Rich, on 4 July 1802 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, George BONNY and Lucy VIRRALL.2
  • Residence: On 7 June 1841 Lucy Verrall and George Boniface lived at Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, both age 60 years (rounded down). Living next to Samuel Godden (36 years) and wife Ann (30 years) and family. and lso George Godden (39 years) and wife Jane (39 years) & family.3
  • Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Lucy Verrall and George Boniface lived at Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, George (71 years), Lucy (72 years.)4
  • Residence: On 7 April 1861 Lucy Verrall and George Boniface lived at Meads St, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, Lucy age 83 years, George age 85 years. Living next door to William Verrall (44 years) & Jane his wife (41 years) & family.5
  • Death*: Lucy Verrall died on 5 November 1869 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 89.
  • Burial*: Lucy Verrall was buried on 10 November 1869 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, "91 years."6
  • Anecdote*: OBITUARY.

Family:

George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863

Children:

William Boniface b. 7 Nov 1802
Ann Boniface b. 22 May 1804
George Boniface b. 2 Mar 1806
Thomas Boniface b. 6 Apr 1807
Sarah Boniface b. 16 Jul 1809
James Boniface b. 4 Aug 1811
Edward Boniface b. 29 Aug 1813
Lucy Boniface b. 26 Nov 1815
Elizabeth Boniface b. 11 Jul 1819
Harriet Boniface b. 30 Dec 1821
Hannah Boniface b. 22 Feb 1824

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S67] 1841 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1114; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Eastbourne; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 34; Page: 13; Line: 12; GSU roll: 464161."
  4. [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1637; Folio: 176; Page: 17; GSU roll: 193540."
  5. [S68] 1861 Census for England, "Class: RG 9; Piece: 567; Folio: 148; Page: 37; GSU roll: 542663."
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Boniface

b. 7 November 1802

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S67] 1841 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1114; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Eastbourne; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 35; Page: 14; Line: 11; GSU roll: 464161."

George Boniface

b. 2 March 1806

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Boniface

Last Edited: 26 May 2020

Family:

Elizabeth Rich

Children:

George Boniface+ b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mary Boniface+ b. 20 Jul 1783

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Elizabeth Rich

Last Edited: 26 May 2020

Family:

Thomas Boniface

Children:

George Boniface+ b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mary Boniface+ b. 20 Jul 1783

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Sarah Boniface

b. 16 July 1809

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Ann Boniface

b. 22 May 1804

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

James Boniface

b. 4 August 1811

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Boniface

b. 6 April 1807

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Boniface

b. 11 July 1819

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Edward Boniface

b. 29 August 1813

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Lucy Boniface

b. 26 November 1815

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Harriet Boniface

b. 30 December 1821

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Hannah Boniface

b. 22 February 1824

Parents:

Father: George Boniface b. 8 Aug 1779, d. 1863
Mother: Lucy Verrall b. 1 Nov 1780, d. 5 Nov 1869
Last Edited: 12 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.